Travel expenses, prices and safety

We have calculated that the total cost of hotels booking in Ayacucho is lower than the cost of accommodation in United States

Prices in restaurants are usually lower than in United States
A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of consumer goods and services purchased by households.
Price index in Ayacucho is 35 and is lower than in United States.
This means that prices in Ayacucho are lower than prices in United States.
When you plan the budget for travelling to Ayacucho remember that groceries prices are lower than in United States.
For example:

The second thing you'll probably want to know is the fuel price in Ayacucho:

Gasoline price 1.10 $ USD

Diesel price 1.25 $ USD (Archival data from past years in Peru)

Healthcare and safety in Ayacucho

Health care ranking is based on an index of factors like: speed of service, protection of privacy, quality of amenities, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, and cost.
Health Care Index for Ayacucho is 67.
On the basis of this data we can say that health care system in Ayacucho is worse than in United States.

Health care index above 55 means that there shouldn't be any any significant problems with health care

Other indexes:

Consumer price index is based on basket of consumer goods

Groceries price index is based on products like milk, bread, cheese, water

Hotels price index is based on average price of the reservation

Restaurant price index is the cost of lunch in a typical restaurant in Ayacucho

Life quality index is based on a method that links the results of subjective life-satisfaction surveys

Travel expenses, prices, health care and safety in Ayacucho 2018

Vacation in Beautiful Peru – Land of the Incas

Peru is a nation located in the western part of South America. It is officially known by the name the Republic of Peru. Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and the Pacific Ocean border the country on various sides. The country is visited every year by thousands of tourists, who come to witness the beauty of Machu Pichu, Chan-Chan, Lima, Cusco and Inca trail – the most famous attractions of the place.

Safety and security

Thefts, muggings and other street crimes are quite common in this country, especially in cities like Arequipa, Cusco and Lima. It is important to stay alert when moving about in public places. Do not roam about in deserted places at night. Never take drinks from strangers as these could be laced with drugs. Date rape is common in nightclubs and bars. Always use registered cabs from the bus terminal or get one from a reputed company. Many bogus taxi drivers have been known to assault and rob tourists.

Local laws and customs

The law of Peru comes down heavily on people who possess or traffic drugs. Many foreign nationals are serving time in the prisons of Peru for drug-related crimes. The prison conditions are bad in the country and drug traffickers face long years of incarceration. It is illegal to import coca tea or coca leaves out of the country. It is also illegal to sell souvenirs made of any part of an animal body, such as condor feathers. In the tourist markets of Cusco, these feathers are often sold. You need to carry a passport on your person at all times so that you are able to show it to any authority in case of any requirement.

Health

Diarrhea from contaminated water and food is quite common here. In some regions, yellow fever is endemic. It is important to remember that medical expenses can be quite high in Peru. Make sure that you have enough travel insurance to cover your medical expenses during the journey. In case you need any emergency medical assistance at any time during the journey, simply dial 241 1911(Lima - Plan Vital), 467 4861 (Lima - Clave 5) or 225 4040 (Lima - Alerta Med) and call for an ambulance. In the event that you are referred to treatment to any medical facility, promptly get in touch with your medical assistance / insurance company. Contact your GP about 2 months prior to the trip to know whether you require any preventive measures or vaccinations.

Natural disasters

The country has problems like earthquakes, high tides, tsunamis, landslides and flooding. The people of Peru experience tremors frequently as the county is located in active earthquake zone. If you are making a trip to Peru within the November – April period, which is the rainy season, check local news reports and forecasts to know about flooding and landslides.

Money

Peruvian nuevo sol is the local currency of this nation. It is important to check whether a shop, hotel, restaurant or bar accepts credit cards before you order anything.

FAQ

* All data are for illustration purposes only. They are based on the opinions and reports of residents and travelers.
We are not responsible for their accuracy and topicality.
Before leaving, we recommend personally check the situation in Ayacucho.
For this purpose you can contact the embassy or consulate.

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